The NBA rule ebook is evident: In the event you throw a punch — even when it would not join — you are routinely suspended.
Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn threw a punch Saturday night time at Houston Rockets ahead Jabari Smith Jr., and the league has come down: Two-game suspension for Dunn “for initiating an altercation and throwing a punch” and one sport for Smith “for combating with Dunn.” I am undecided precisely what Smith is meant to do in that setting, however right here we’re.
“For me, I take accountability for my actions and regardless of the league decides for me, I’ve to respect that,” Dunn stated postgame.
Dunn clearly throws a punch, which missed (or he pulled), however league guidelines mandate a suspension for any try and land a punch. Dunn and Smith needed to be separated throughout a shoving match between the groups on Jan. 20. Apparently that grudge carried over and now the 2 males will miss time and a little bit little bit of their paychecks.
Right here is the monetary influence for the Kris Dunn and Jabari Smith Jr. suspensions:
Kris Dunn: 2 video games | $35,678 (complete)
1/145 of $2,586,665 multiplied by 2
Jabari Smith Jr: 1 sport | $53,601
1/174 of $9,326,520
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) March 24, 2024
